SAT Math — Homework
Advanced Math: Equivalent Forms, Exponential Functions, Y-Intercepts
Instructions: Answer all 20 questions. For each question choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D). No
calculator is needed for most problems. Show your work on a separate sheet if needed.
Key concept: «Displays as a constant or coefficient» means you can point to one single number in
the formula that equals the value in question — without any additional computation.
Question 1
[Exponential / Equivalent Forms / Y-Intercept]
x 3
The function f is defined by f(x) = 7(5 + 5 ). The functions g and h are equivalent to f.
I. g(x) = 7(5x + k)
II. h(x) = 7 · 5x + m
Which equation displays the y-coordinate of the y-intercept of y = f(x) as a constant or coefficient?
A) I only
B) II only
C) I and II
D) Neither I nor II
Question 2
[Quadratic / Standard Form / Y-Intercept]
Which of the following equivalent forms of f(x) = (x - 4)(x + 6) displays the y-intercept of the graph as
a constant or coefficient?
A) f(x) = x2 + 2x - 24
B) f(x) = (x + 1)2 - 25
C) f(x) = x(x + 2) - 24
D) f(x) = (x - 4)(x + 6)
Question 3
[Exponential Growth / Initial Value]
A population is modeled by P(t) = 1200 · (1.08)t, where t is in years. What is the y-intercept of the
graph of y = P(t)?
A) 1.08
B) 0.08
C) 1200
D) 1296
Question 4
[Quadratic / Vertex Form / Minimum]
2
The function g(x) = 3(x - 5) + 7. What is the minimum value of g?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 82
Question 5
[Exponential / Percent Increase]
The value of a car is modeled by V(t) = 25000(0.82)t. By what percent does the value decrease each
year?
A) 82%
B) 0.82%
C) 18%
D) 0.18%
Question 6
[Equivalent Forms / Quadratic / Zeros]
2
The function f(x) = 2x - 10x + 12. Which equivalent form displays the zeros of f?
A) f(x) = 2(x2 - 5x + 6)
B) f(x) = 2(x - 2)(x - 3)
C) f(x) = 2(x - 2.5)2 - 0.5
D) f(x) = 2x(x - 5) + 12
Question 7
[Exponential / Equivalent Forms / Annual vs Monthly]
An investment grows according to A(t) = 1000(1.005)12t. Which equivalent form shows the annual
growth factor as a constant or coefficient?
A) A(t) = 1000(1.005)12t
B) A(t) = 1000(1.00512)t
C) A(t) = 1000(12)(1.005)t
D) A(t) = 12000(1.005)t
Question 8
[Quadratic / Y-Intercept / Context]
A ball is launched upward: h(t) = -5t2 + 20t + 3, where h is in meters and t in seconds. What does the
number 3 represent?
A) The maximum height
B) The time to reach maximum height
C) The initial height of the ball
D) The height at t = 3
Question 9
[Exponential / Equivalent Forms / Y-Intercept]
x 2
The function f(x) = 4(3 + 3 ). What is the y-intercept of y = f(x)?
A) 4
B) 9
C) 36
D) 40
Question 10
[Quadratic / Factored Form / Y-Intercept]
If f(x) = 3(x - 2)(x + 5), what is the y-intercept of y = f(x)?
A) -30
B) -10
C) 15
D) 30
Question 11
[Exponential / Interpreting Base]
t
The function N(t) = 50 · 2 models bacteria growth, where t is in hours. Which statement is true?
A) The population increases by 2 every hour
B) The population increases by 50 every hour
C) The population doubles every hour
D) The population increases by 100 every hour
Question 12
[Equivalent Forms / Displaying Features]
2
The function f(x) = x - 6x + 8. Which form displays the x-coordinate of the vertex as a constant?
A) f(x) = (x - 2)(x - 4)
B) f(x) = (x - 3)2 - 1
C) f(x) = x2 - 6x + 8
D) f(x) = x(x - 6) + 8
Question 13
[Exponential / Equivalent Forms / Doubling Time]
A quantity doubles every 5 years and starts at 100. Which function models this?
A) f(t) = 100 · 25t
B) f(t) = 100 · 2t/5
C) f(t) = 200t
D) f(t) = 100 + 2t/5
Question 14
[Quadratic / Vertex Form / Maximum]
A company's profit is modeled by P(x) = -2(x - 8)2 + 50, where x is the price in dollars. What is the
maximum profit?
A) 2
B) 8
C) 50
D) -78
Question 15
[Exponential / Y-Intercept / Equivalent Forms]
x
The function f(x) = 6 · 2 + 18. What is the y-intercept?
A) 6
B) 18
C) 24
D) 2
Question 16
[Equivalent Forms / Quadratic / All Three Forms]
Consider f(x) = 2(x - 1)(x - 5). Which value is the y-intercept?
A) 10
B) -10
C) 5
D) -5
Question 17
[Exponential / Comparing Growth]
Function A: f(t) = 100(1.05) . Function B: g(t) = 80(1.08)t. Which has a greater initial value and which
t
grows faster?
A) f has greater initial value and grows faster
B) f has greater initial value; g grows faster
C) g has greater initial value; f grows faster
D) g has greater initial value and grows faster
Question 18
[Exponential / Equivalent Forms / Y-Intercept (Hard)]
x c
The function f(x) = a(b + b ), where a, b, c are positive constants and b > 1. Which expression equals
the y-intercept of y = f(x)?
A) a
B) a · bc
C) a(1 + bc)
D) a + bc
Question 19
[Quadratic / Standard Form / Constant Term]
Which form of f(x) = 3(x + 2)(x - 4) displays the y-intercept as a constant?
A) f(x) = 3x2 - 6x - 24
B) f(x) = 3(x - 1)2 - 27
C) f(x) = 3(x + 2)(x - 4)
D) f(x) = 3x(x - 2) - 24
Question 20
[Exponential / Equivalent Forms / Display (Hard)]
x+2
The function f(x) = 2(3 ). Which is an equivalent form, and does it display the y-intercept as a
constant?
I. f(x) = 2 · 9 · 3x = 18 · 3x
II. f(x) = 2 · 3x + 2 · 9
A) I is equivalent and displays the y-intercept
B) II is equivalent and displays the y-intercept
C) Both are equivalent; only I displays the y-intercept
D) Only I is equivalent; it displays the y-intercept